Why Don’t I Have Anything to Wear?: Spend Less. Shop Smarter. Revolutionise Your Wardrobe
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Why Don’t I Have Anything to Wear? holds the easy solutions to these questions. In her five-step programme, Andrea Cheong will teach you how to break free from damaging shopping patterns, helping you to save money, shop smarter and create a wardrobe that works effectively for you. This simple guide will give you the tools and knowledge to confidently assess whether a garment you want to buy is value for money or a rip-off. Filled with fun interactive quizzes, checklists and decision trees, Why Don’t I Have Anything to Wear? will help you understand:
· How retailers can play mind games
· The difference between sustainable buys vs sustainable brands
· The value of the secondhand and rental market
· The different types of materials
· How to shop less to shop better, and so much more.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Lagom, 1st edition (3 Aug. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1788709152 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1788709156 |
| Dimensions | 14.4 x 2.9 x 22.2 cm |
by Þivilë
A fantastic book, and I appreciate Andreas’s work over the years ❤️
Some honest feedback – the image quality in the book is very poor. Which is a shame, considering the photos are playing a huge part in teaching the reader how to spot common issues in garment construction. The black and white photos make it nearly impossible to tell what’s going on
by Kindle Customer
Loved this book, very well researched and I learned so much. I will be returning to the sections on materials and quality time and time again. Great if you want to better understand what clothing works and why.
by Ruby H
A really informative book.
by FridavonK
This book provides an excellent framework for shopping, not just for clothes but for anything in your life. It is the antidote to mindless and wasteful consumerism. It is not a formula to follow but instead encourages a shift in thinking. This is why I support Andrea’s work so much and hope that it gains more traction. We all need to think more about what we are buying, and what environmental and social impact every one of our purchases may have.
I really appreciated the amount of research that went into the book, from details about materials and their manufacturing processes to quotes from businesses trying to operate more sustainably within the fashion world. The charts showing perceived quality using her method versus price were enlightening (although some detailed information on how she quantified “quality” would have been nice!). I definitely learned something new reading it, even though I’ve been following Andrea’s content on social media for a while. I also found the book written in a very engaging way, and I definitely enjoy Andrea’s sense of humour. Also, the illustrations in the book, all done by Andrea are beautiful and add to the reading experience.
It would not be a complete review without covering the negative points of the book. There are not many but here are a couple:
– I personally found the quizzes and decision trees a bit gimmicky and not particularly insightful. Still, it may be useful to those that are struggling to understand or pinpoint their particular quirks or behaviours.
– Nothing to do with the book’s content but I found it a shame that the cover is made of a material that doesn’t seem to be very durable. There has been a lot of colour transfer and rubbing off of the green to expose the white cardboard underneath. It’s just been a week since purchasing the book and it already looks quite worn (and note I am quite a careful reader and try to take care of my possessions!) I have a feeling the cover won’t pass Andrea’s strict quality control (!)